Dr. Mel Kurtulus, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology•Male•Age 57
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr. Mel Kurtulus, MD is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in San Diego, CA. He is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Ascension Medical Group Genesys Heart Center
3626 Ruffin Rd # 82807 San Diego, CA 92123Accepting new patients
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Dr. Kurtulus' Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Kurtulus performs Hysterosalpingo Sonography more than 80% of his peers
Dr. Kurtulus performs this procedure more than 80% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Kurtulus performs Obstetric Ultrasound more than 80% of his peers
Dr. Kurtulus performs this procedure more than 80% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Advanced Fetal Ultrasound
- Fetal Ultrasound
- Targeted Ultrasound
Dr. Kurtulus' conditions and procedures:
- Hysterosalpingo Sonography
- Obstetric Ultrasound
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Adenomyosis
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
- Breast Pain
- Breech Position
- Cervical Polyps
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
- Endometriosis
- Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
- Female Infertility
- High Risk Pregnancy
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction
- Low Back Pain During Pregnancy
- Maternal Anemia
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Menstrual Disorders
- Miscarriages
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Cysts
- Pap Smear Abnormalities
- Perimenopause
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- Preeclampsia
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Symptomatic Menopause
- Uterine Cancer
- Uterine Fibroids
- Uterine Prolapse
- Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Vaginitis or Vaginosis
- Vulvar Leukoplakia
- Bacteriuria Screening
- Birth Control
- Breast Cancer Screening
- C-Section
- Chlamydia Infection Screening
- Colporrhaphy
- Colporrhaphy with Robotic Assist
- Colposcopy
- Dipstick Urinalysis
- Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
- Fetal Cardiac Screening
- Fetal Ultrasound
- First Trimester Screening
- Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
- Gonorrhea Screening
- Gynecologic Cancer Screening
- Hepatitis B Virus Screening
- Herpes Simplex Screening
- HIV Screening
- Hysteroscopy
- Infertility Evaluation
- Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
- Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Mammography
- Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
- Newborn Metabolic Screening
- Nuchal Translucency Screening
- Ovarian Cancer Screening
- Pap Smear
- Phenylketonuria Screening
- Pregnancy Non-Stress Test
- Pregnancy Test
- Pregnancy Ultrasound
- Rh Incompatibility Screening
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
- STD Screening
- Syphilis Screening
- Trichomoniasis Screening
- Urine Pregnancy Test
- Vaginal Delivery and VBAC
- Vaginosis Screening
- Vulvectomy
Dr. Kurtulus' Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kurtulus
4.4
Based on 14 ratings
5 Star | 79% | 79% |
4 Star | 7% | 7% |
3 Star | 0% | 0% |
2 Star | 0% | 0% |
1 Star | 14% | 14% |
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
Stanford Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1998
So Ill Univ Hosp
Residency Hospital, 1997
University of Illinois
Internship Hospital, 1993
- English
- Spanish
- AAGL Achievement in Laparoscopic Surgery Award, 2007
- Patients Choice Award, 2008
- Resident Research Award, 2003-2007
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Dr. Kurtulus' office is located at 3626 Ruffin Rd # 82807, San Diego, CA 92123. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Mel Kurtulus, MD speak?
Dr. Mel Kurtulus, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Spanish.
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Ascension Medical Group Genesys Heart Center
Scripps Physicians Medical Group
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.83% Patients that would definitely recommend, 13% higher than the national average
14 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)
Compare with other Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists
Compare Dr. Kurtulus with our nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists at Palomar Health.
Make an appointment at Palomar Health today at (858) 480-6126.
These providers are on the medical staff of Palomar Health.
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